Li Keyong is the envoy of Hedong Jiedu, and he holds the military and political power in Hedong, and the official position of Taiyuan Mansion Yin is also on his body.

Zhong Yuli is one of these two young Yin, he is already in his fifties, he was born in the Taiyuan Wang clan, and his cultivation stagnated after reaching the fourth level of Qi training, and he has no hope of being promoted to the fifth level of Qi training in this life.

However, this did not hinder his prestige, on the contrary, as the core figure who represented the local family in Taiyuan and held power in the official office, Zhong Yuli had a solid "mass foundation".

All thanks to his transcendent wisdom in the world of human feelings.

Because of this, Zhongfu has always been a place where the court is like a city, and there are countless dignitaries and wealthy businessmen who come and go on weekdays. Those with low status and inconspicuous wealth have no qualifications to step into the mansion at all, let alone see Zhong Yuli, who is "full of opportunities", and make friends with him and ask him to do things.

On this day, the weather was fine and the wind was blowing, and Zhong Yuli's most favored concubine Wei, under the service of a large group of maids, was leaning on the beauty in the courtyard to watch the peony flowers blooming in the courtyard.

Wei was born beautiful like a flower and had a plump body, but at the age of twenty-four or five, he was already mature and charming, leaning on the wooden railing with his legs folded, and his body curves were unobstructed. The clothes and makeup are extremely noble, every object is not vulgar, and the whole person is like a moving treasure trove.

A maid dressed in silk and satin, holding a treasure box in her hand, walked quickly to Wei with a happy face, and handed the box with both hands: "Master, this is the best object I received today." ”

Wei slowly stretched out his white jade-like hand, took the treasure box with his orchid fingers, and was overjoyed when he opened it. There is a jasper bracelet in the treasure box, and the flower decoration is exquisite, and it looks like a master craftsman's handwriting.

Of course, this is nothing, the key is that this is an extremely high-grade magic weapon, so high that with Wei's identity, it can't be obtained at all in normal times.

"Which lovely person sent this?" Wei picked up the bracelet and stroked and tried it on.

The maid said, "The man claimed to be a distant relative of the master, and this time he had come to visit the master. ”

Soon, a young man came to Wei.

This person is so good-looking that he can be described as handsome, and he is the kind that is very pleasing to women.

Wei smiled slightly: "Why doesn't the concubine remember that there is a relative of yours?"

The young man's manners are polite, his smile is mellow and kind, which makes people feel particularly kind: "Madame and nobles forget things, and they can't remember that they should be in the future, but they still remember the lady in the next place." As he spoke, he took out a treasure box and offered it with both hands: "This is a token of Zaixia, I believe that Madame will remember this cousin under me after reading it." ”

Naturally, the box is not a token, but a magic weapon that is more precious than a bracelet, it is a jade hairpin, which has both decorative and magical effects, and its preciousness is rare even for Zhong Yuli.

Wei was a little "flattered", and after Xiao Yingying's hand had this magic weapon, he really "remembered" her distant cousin.

"Tell me, what do you want the concubine to help you?" Wei asked happily after accepting the gift.

She has experienced this kind of thing a lot, and many people can't directly contact Zhong Yuli, so they will approach in a roundabout way. Bribing to make a wife and concubine is the most common choice, and Wei's as Zhong Yuli's favorite side room, there are naturally many people who come to give gifts.

"As long as the lady introduces the next to Zhong Shaoyin, it's fine. The young man bowed and said, his smile even more mellow.

"Who the hell are you and where are you from?" After a moment of silence, Wei did not directly agree.

Being able to easily take out such a precious magic weapon as a meeting gift is definitely not small, at least the financial resources are still above Zhong Lili, what does such a person need Zhong Liwu to do?

The young man did not detour: "Chang'an." ”

The next day, the young man visited Zhongfu again, and this time he enjoyed a completely different treatment from yesterday, and was directly led by Wei's maid to Wei's courtyard, and the other party also placed tea and pastries to serve.

On the third day, when the young man returned to Zhongfu, he saw Zhong Yuli as he wished.

The two sat opposite each other, and the young man did not take out the magic weapon this time, but directly presented the gift list.

Because the weight of the gift list was heavy enough, but it was not so heavy as to scare Zhong Yuli, the two talked happily.

The young man called himself a merchant in Chang'an, and there were many caravans between Sanjin and Guanzhong, and this time he asked to see Zhong Yuli, because a caravan was seized by the Taiyuan army, so he came to ask the other party to help him fish it out.

During the war, this kind of thing was very common, and after asking about the name and size of the caravan and the variety of goods it carried, Zhong agreed on the spot. Although Zhong Yuli is not in charge of the military, with his connections in Taiyuan, as long as there is nothing special about the caravan, this kind of thing will be easy.

Soon the caravan was released, and the goods were not bad, and soon the young man came to the door with a generous gift to thank him, and Zhong Yuli naturally welcomed him.

went back and forth, and the two became acquainted.

In the hands of the young men who travel from south to north, there are always treasures from all over the world, some of which are not very valuable, but they are also interesting, and they give some to Zhong Yuli from time to time.

In addition, he is well-informed, talks extraordinary, and he is personable, which is very suitable for Zhong and his appetite, and the relationship between the two has gradually become closer.

The shops and caravans of young men in Taiyuan City were also taken care of by Taiyuan Mansion and gained a lot of convenience.

On this day, the two feasted and drank in Zhongfu.

When the wine was half-drunk, the young man sighed: "The world is changing, and the flames are endless, and it is becoming more and more difficult for us and other businessmen to survive. At present, King An has invaded Hedong, and within ten days, he has more than ten prefectures and counties, and the troops are approaching Taiyuan City, which is unstoppable......

Zhong Yuli's eyes changed, "More than ten prefectures and counties in ten days", naturally referring to the fact that the official army conquered nearly ten counties in Qinzhou and Fenzhou, as well as several counties in Yizhou.

According to the situation of the official army, Taiyuan City will soon be attacked, which is also the worry of many people. The people of the mortal world will migrate to avoid the war, and the merchants must prepare in advance. Because after the army conquered the city, it entered the city and plundered, and the first to suffer were the merchants with wealth.

Of course, Zhong Yuli did not want the other party to withdraw from the shops and caravans in Taiyuan City. The two have not been friends for a long time, but Zhong Yuli has already gained a lot of benefits from each other, as long as they get along, there will be a steady stream of wealth in the future, and now if the other party leaves, these will be gone.

Zhong Yuli hurriedly persuaded: "My Hedong soldiers are strong and strong, and General Li Cunxiao has been promoted to the general of the military family, no one under Li Ye is invincible, this battle will definitely not be lost, and the opponent's soldiers and horses will not be able to fight Taiyuan City, Brother Zhou don't have to worry!"

The young man's name was Zhou Chuanwen, and he shook his head and sighed: "Shao Yin's words, I can't agree with them. I hadn't heard of Li Cunxiao before, but who was King An, didn't Shaoyin know it? Whether it was the old King An or the new King An, they fought the whole world in the north and south, but there was a time when they were defeated?"

Zhong was stunned and speechless for a while, because this is a fact.

Zhou Chuanwen's voice was heavy: "I am going south and north, making friends with heroes, and I have friends everywhere, and Pinglu's old friend wrote that King An is ready to fight back, and he will give Hedong a fatal blow at any time." ”

"And there is a rumor in Chang'an, Your Majesty is about to send ministers to Hedong to help in the war - although they have no combat power, but they hold the edict of the Son of Heaven, and they have the qualifications to judge right and wrong, good and evil, and when the time comes, it will be a great blow to the morale and the people's hearts to read the accusation of the Hedong Jiedu envoy!"

Zhong Yuli opened his mouth, and the weight of these two news was not light: "Is this matter serious?"

Zhou Chuanwen said: "It's true! So I plan to collect goods and prepare to leave, the so-called cunning rabbit three holes, it is always right to prepare a way out." ”

Zhong Yuli was silent for a long time, and said bitterly: "What a cunning rabbit three holes, Brother Zhou is a wonderful person, and there is still a way to retreat, we don't have it in Hedong!"

Zhou Chuanwen's eyes flashed: "Hedong doesn't have it, but Shaoyin does!"

Zhong Yuli frowned: "What does Brother Zhou mean?"

Zhou Chuanwen said: "In fact, Hedong has always had a second choice, and the one who has no choice is the envoy of Hedong Jiedu!"

The meaning of this is clear.

Zhong Yuli's eyes were deep: "The king of Longxi County is a person with amazing talents and a bright future......"

Zhou Chuanwen smiled: "In terms of amazing talent and bright future, can the king of Longxi County compare with King An?"

Zhong Yuli was silent again, no matter how optimistic he was about Li Keyong, he couldn't talk nonsense with his eyes open.

Zhou Chuanwen continued: "Moreover, King An represents the imperial court, and he has a righteous name. ”

Zhong Yuli didn't speak for a while, and Zhou Chuanwen stopped speaking, and the two fell silent.

Suddenly, Zhong Yuli looked at Zhou Chuanwen, his eyes were as sharp as a sword, and he wanted to see the other party through: "Who are you?"

Zhou Chuanwen's smile was still mellow: "Businessman." ”

"It's not like an ordinary businessman!" Zhong said coldly.

Zhou Chuanwen's smile brightened: "A businessman with three holes of cunning rabbits naturally has old friends in the court. For the people of the world, the biggest retreat in the world is the imperial court, how can it be ignored?"

Zhong Yuli's eyes were gloomy: "You are really a person from the imperial court! No, you are a person from King An!

Looking at his posture, as long as he disagrees, Zhou Chuanwen will not be able to leave this room.

Zhou Chuanwen restrained his smile, was righteous and awe-inspiring, and said solemnly: "I am a person from the imperial court, isn't Shaoyin here?" This world is the world of the Tang Dynasty, and the subjects are the subjects of the Tang Dynasty, and we are loyal to the imperial court, isn't it your duty and mine?"

When he smiles, people feel like a spring breeze and feel friendly, but when he is righteous and awe-inspiring, he is like a deep mountain, free and awe-inspiring.

After taking a sip of wine without hurry, Zhou Chuanwen looked at Zhong Yuli, whose eyes kept changing: "As for why Zai Xia is here, of course, it is to save Shao Yin! If he is not here, Shao Yin's net worth and life will not be saved: it is precisely because of his presence that Shao Yin will be able to make great achievements and shine on the lintel in the future!"

This sentence is said to be overbearing.

Zhong Yuli's face changed, and he said angrily: "What a big breath! I want to see, what qualifications do you have to dare to say that you can save me?!"

A nine-foot hand with condensed spiritual energy, carrying wind and electricity, arrived in front of the other party in an instant. Its power is so strong that people have no doubt that the other party will be crushed in the next moment!

At this moment, Zhong Yuli's cultivation was undoubtedly exposed, and it was not the well-known fourth-layer qi refining, but the sixth-layer peak of qi refining that had already touched the threshold of the high level of qi training!

It turns out that he has always hidden his strength.

Zhou Chuanwen sat motionless, as if he didn't notice the danger, only the corners of his mouth moved slightly, as if he was disdainful. As soon as he waved his sleeves, it was like a Buddha removing dust.

The nine-foot big hand, with a soft bang, disappeared in an instant.

Zhong Yuli, who wanted to burst up, suddenly felt a mountain pressing down on his body, fell back to his seat, and couldn't move anymore.

This made him stunned, the other party's cultivation was so high, it was not something he could compete with at all. However, a monk who cultivates qi at a high level already has the qualifications to serve as a festival envoy, how can he be a businessman?

Zhong Yuli said with difficulty: "You...... You ......"

Zhou Chuanwen's smile returned to gentleness, but his eyes had become a little playful: "Now Shao Yin thinks, is there any qualification to save you in the future?"

Cold sweat broke out on Zhong Yuli's forehead.

When he made a move, he was naturally not all provoked by the other party and wanted to teach the other party a lesson. What's more, he wants to test the depth of the other party to see if this guy with an extraordinary background has the qualifications to say big things.

It turns out that the other side has.

If there is, the situation is reversed.

The other party represents the imperial court, and it is even likely that it represents King An!

The war is stalemate, the situation is unfavorable to Hedong, and it is difficult to say how the results of the war were. But at the very least, at the moment, it is King An who has captured more than ten prefectures and counties in Hedong.

If Zhong Yuli wants to leave a way back for himself, a way back for the Zhong family, and learn the skills of the three holes of the cunning rabbit, what should he do at this moment, he has to weigh it well.

Zhou Chuanwen put away the coercion, and Zhong Yuli felt that the pressure on his body disappeared, but the pressure in his heart was heavier.

After a while, Zhong Yuli got up and left his seat, and saluted Zhou Chuanwen seriously: "Brother Zhou, if you have any orders, just say it, if the lower officials can do it, they will definitely not refuse!"

If you want to buy yourself a back road, of course, you have to pay the price first and hand over a letter of submission.